The Escape :
Sand surface to a smooth finish and apply paint (after thinning to desired proportion). Use good quality brushes.

8). Cracking

Offense:
Cracking of plaster. Application of matt finish over glossy undercoat finish. Application of finish coat before drying of the undercoat. Applying quick hard dry coats over a soft one.

The Verdict:
Undercoat and topcoat of paint should have identical physical properties. Allow drying time between two coats.

The Escape :
Entire coat must be completely removed. Exposed base should be then rubbed down to a smooth face and primed before repainting.

9). Yellowing

Offense:
Paint Film is deprived of natural sunlight. (Especially in case of Enamels). Paint film subjected to too much sunlight.

The Verdict:
Use paints like Royale, Premium Emulsion Improved daylight and ventilation for inside work.

The Escape :
Surface should be cleaned and repainted. Use recommended system.

10). Microbial growth

Offense:
Painting over a surface affected with microbial growth. Seepage or dampness in buildings. Contamination of paint by materials used in putty preparation.

The Verdict:
Before painting, area should be cleaned with 5-10 % bleach solution. Use clear water for thinning and putty preparation. Keep doors and windows open during and after painting.

The Escape :
Clean with bleach solution and repaint.

11). Patchiness

Offense:
Application of finish coat over spot puttied surfaces. High alkalinity of surface (evident in new walls). Incomplete drying of putty. Application of thick coat of putty.

The Verdict:
Allow new walls to get cured for at least three months. Apply thin coats of putty. Always apply a primer coat after applying spot putty. Always sandwich coats of putty with primer. Cracks in plaster should be filled with cement sand mixture.

The Escape :
Scrape the surface and repaint adopting the right surface preparation.